Rotational Operations Program

Job Description

Rotational Operations Program | Second Order Effects

The Tone:
This is a 24-month rotational program at Second Order Effects, located in El Segundo, CA. The company is an engineering solutions firm that designs and ships custom electronics and systems, including power electronics, RF, and control systems, for clients across industries. They also incubate and spin out companies focused on frontier technology like space, fusion energy, and advanced vehicles. This role offers new or recent graduates a unique opportunity to develop a robust operational toolkit by addressing complex problems typically unseen until years into a career, preparing them for significant impact within the company or in future ventures.

The TL;DR
• Role: Rotational Operations Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, El Segundo, CA
• Pay: $71900–$107850 yearly
• Team: Reports directly to functional leadership and interfaces regularly with the executive team.
• Mission: This program aims to equip new graduates with a comprehensive operating skill set by rotating through core business functions, preparing them for leadership roles or future ventures.
• Tech Stack: Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, presentation software, financial modeling, SQL, Python

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations: Develop operational infrastructure, raise capital, and establish legal entities for new spinout companies.
• Supply Chain: Manage complex supply chains and logistics for hardware that is still in development.
• Finance: Build and maintain financial models, support budgeting, and prepare materials for boards and investors.
• People: Facilitate end-to-end recruiting processes and develop first-principles based People Operations policies and programs.
• Business Development: Support client success, pipeline management, proposal development, and go-to-market strategies for various audiences.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Psychology, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or related field) or equivalent experience. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under ambiguity; willingness and ability to relocate to El Segundo, CA.
• Skills: Proficiency with Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, and presentation software to produce professional deliverables without heavy oversight.
• Bonus: Prior internship, co-op, or part-time work experience in finance, recruiting/HR, business development, product/marketing, operations/supply chain, or legal/compliance; coursework or projects involving financial modeling, data analysis, SQL, or Python; experience in a startup, small business, family operation, or founder-run student organization; exposure to hardware, deep tech, space, or telecom industries; a track record of self-directed learning.